Email

Email

View in browser

8th November 2024

PM Edition

Taxi driver held at knifepoint grabbed his attacker 'by the neck’

A young man who pulled a knife on a 45-year-old taxi driver ended up losing the fight, falling from the taxi, dropping ID, and being punched by a West End Hotel patron – all ...

Patient taken to hospital after being hit by car in Oonoonba

A man has been taken to Townsville University Hospital with a “significant leg injury” following a pedestrian and car incident. LATEST >

Injured paraglider rescued after ‘spiral’ into rugged bush

A rescue helicopter is responding to a serious accident involving a downed paraglider in rugged bush north of Townsville.

New minister’s plan to solve our city’s ‘crime crisis’

Minister for Youth Justice Laura Gerber has outlined the time frame for the LNP’s plan to end Townsville’s status as the ‘epicentre of the crime crisis’.

PNG Kumuls star headlines 11 NQ Cowboys NRL train and trialists

A Papua New Guinea Kumuls speed machine will join the North Queensland Cowboys for a train and trial deal ahead of the 2025 season. Read about the 11 Cowboys prospects taking their...

‘Save money’: Frozen option helps during cost of living crisis

To help North Queenslanders through the cost of living crisis, a business at Domain Central has introduced a frozen section, where nothing costs over $5. See why there’s ‘huge’ dem...

Tinsel turmoil as town’s Christmas tree uprooted from traditional spot

The decision to relocate Ayr’s iconic Christmas tree has stirred some disappointment in the Burdekin community, with many residents voicing concerns over the council’s lack of cons...

Aussie cricket legend saves ‘Beefy’ Botham from croc-infested waters

Lord Ian Botham has survived a close call with crocodiles after tripping and falling off a boat before being rescued by a fellow cricketer.

This bizarre mistake in Big W stores has people confused

Shoppers have urged the store to change it immediately. But seriously, is it such a big deal?

How is Coldplay bigger than Taylor Swift? The answer is simple

How is a band that hasn’t released a great album in more than 20 years bigger than Taylor Swift? For Coldplay, the answer is simple.